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LATEST INFORMATION
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Update:
Masks on Planes, Public Transit
Recommended but not required per court order
Get
details from CDC
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TODAY'S KEY MESSAGE
Meet the New County Attorney
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The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has appointed Rachel Mitchell as County Attorney. Mitchell has been with the office since 1992, most recently as head of the Criminal Division. Mitchell promised to be an “engaged leader” who will “show up every day” to make the office better.
Mitchell will serve in the role through the 2022 General Election. She is one of several candidates running for the position in November. Whoever wins will serve as County Attorney through 2024.
Learn more >
Watch: Rachel Mitchell sworn in as County Attorney >
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Additional Funding For Affordable Housing
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved $10.7 million in funding that will bring more affordable housing units to both the East and West Valley. This funding follows previous investments made by the Board to address the shortage of affordable home and rentals in the region. “While there’s no overnight fix…this Board has shown a continued commitment to being part of the solution,” said Chairman Bill Gates.
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“Hand In Hand” To Address Homelessness
Maricopa County is partnering with Community Bridges Inc. to offer outreach services to people experiencing homelessness in unincorporated areas of Maricopa County. The outreach team will collaborate with neighbors, community leaders, businesses, community service agencies, and law enforcement to address the needs of the unhoused population while also addressing the personal and social impacts of homelessness in neighborhoods across the County.
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We’re Fighting The Bite – Are You?
Higher temps are here and so is mosquito season. Fortunately, Maricopa County Vector Control is on the case. Each week, they deploy more than 800 traps to routine sites that have been identified as mosquito-breeding areas and test for various diseases including West Nile virus.
You can help Fight the Bite, too. Remove even the smallest amounts of standing water around your home and yard since mosquitoes need water to breed. They love flowerpots, outdoor pet bowls, landscaping puddles and bird baths.
Also remember to wear an EPA-registered insect repellent when outdoors, especially between dusk and dawn.
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NEWS BITES
Public Health Volunteers Win 3 National Awards
 Maricopa County Department of Public Health’s volunteer team is being recognized for its work during the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, Medical Reserve Corps volunteers have contributed more than 133,000 volunteer hours and donated $5,794,244 worth of their time.
Read the Press Release >
Your Election Questions Answered
Want to know more about Maricopa County elections? We’re launching a new video series exclusively for subscribers of the “Just the Facts” newsletter. Each month, our Elections Directors, Scott Jarrett and Rey Valenzuela, will answer the questions that matter most to you! You can submit questions here.
Sign up to receive the Just the Facts newsletter and the
“Election Connection” video series >
Talk, Test and Treat
Did you know that 1 in 5 people in the United States have an STD? Maricopa County Department of Public Health offers free testing at our clinic.
Learn about prevention and treatment options >
Fire Ban at Maricopa County Parks Starts May 1st
The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department will initiate its annual fire ban on Sunday, May 1, 2022. With nearly 60% of the state experiencing severe drought conditions, dried grasses, brush, and fallen leaves at our parks can act as fuel for potentially destructive fires. A fire ban limits the risk to visitors, neighbors, and park resources.
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PETS AND PLACES
Pet of the Week
 Belanger
Looking for someone to help put the #FUN in your #FundaySunday?
Belanger has you covered!
Belanger enjoys rolling around in the grass, sitting for treats and shaking hands
(or paws) 🐾 .
Belanger is ready for you right now at our East Shelter. His adoption fee is $25, and he's already neutered, microchipped, and vaccinated.
Job of the Week
 Maricopa County Justice Courts are Looking for a Program Analyst!
As our Programmer Analyst, you’ll analyze and evaluate information systems while modifying them to meet customer and business needs. You’ll also be responsible for designing, developing, coding/programming, debugging, installing, documenting, troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining information systems.
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